It connected with viewers and quickly evolved into a weekly TV show with tentacles to the governor’s mansion, CEO suites at Ford, GM and Chrysler, the president’s office at UM, MSU, NMU as well as owners’ suites at Comerica Park and Ford Field.

This week on Michigan Matters, host Carol Cain invites Judge Greg Mathis to the interview set and the roundtable for a lively discussion on Detroit’s bankruptcy issues. Business Executive Denise Ilitch and John Truscott of Truscott/Rossman Public Relations join in the conversation.

Carol Cain talks with Jeanette Abraham, President & CEO of JMA Logistics, and Linda Linda Ware, Supplier Diversity Manager at General Motors, about their efforts to encourage more African Americans to become auto suppliers.